Two new Canning Stock Route books published.

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Canning Stock Route

The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing access to the

Canning Stock Route

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The Canning Stock Route is a long-distance remote stretch of track through the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts. No longer in use as a stock route this is now a vehicular track allowing travel along

Member - Phil B (WA)

Hi all,

Given there is a lot of interest nowadays from people wanting to travel the Canning Stock Route. Please be advised that two new CSR books have been published.

Canning Stock Route Royal Commission.
Royal Commission to Inquire into the Treatment of Natives by Canning Exploration Party 15 Jan – 5 Feb. 1908.
374 A4 pages, 30 illustrations, 4 maps and is extensively referenced. Price $55.

Stitching the Stock Route.
Eileen Lanagan first woman down the Canning.
66 A4 pages, 33 illustrations and 2 maps. Price $22.

Both are available from Hesperian Press.
http://www.hesperianpress.com

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Reply By: Member - Tezza Qld - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 at 09:45

Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 at 09:45

Thanks for posting that Phil. Looks like some interesting reading and information. A couple more to add to my collection.

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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 at 11:49

Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 at 11:49

Phil,
I will pass this onto Adele as we sell Hesperian Press books so we will get these into stock shortly.
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil B (WA) - Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010 at 06:24

Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010 at 06:24

Thanks David,

That's a great idea.

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Reply By: equinox - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 at 22:18

Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 at 22:18

Thanks for the heads up Phil, there's nothing like a book with heaps of references too!!

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil B (WA) - Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010 at 06:27

Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010 at 06:27

Hi Alan,

I'm being a bit biased in saying I agree with you, its taken us about 18 months to get the two books together.

Its amazing just how much new info about the CSR has jumped out of the woodwork when researching the Royal Commission book.

Phil

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